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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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